Pastors & Money Podcast
Helping helps pastors, ministry leaders, and churches stop being limited by finances and start thriving financially, using money as a tool to fuel God’s mission in our churches and our families. Want to be a guest on Pastors & Money Podcast? Send Joy Hunt a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/pastorsandmoney
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Hello there! I’m Joy Suzanne Hunt, and this is the Pastors and Money Podcast.
I wanted to hop on really quick to let you know that we’re taking a short break from the podcast. I’m using this time to pray over and set vision for the new year and for our next podcast season.
We’ll be back in April with conversations to help you thrive in your ministry and finances.
In the meantime, if you’re looking for content, I’d love for you to go b...
Is it selfish for pastors to focus on their own financial future? What if prioritizing your financial freedom is actually the most biblical thing you can do for your ministry?
In this powerful conversation with Dr. Nicholas Michels—financial strategist, bestselling author, and founder of Michels Family Financial—we tackle the guilt and stigma that keep ministry leaders from achieving financial freedom. Dr. Nick shares his personal j...
What if the money struggles you’re facing today aren’t really about your budget—but about patterns passed down from your parents and grandparents? In this powerful conversation with Andy Yoder, Ramsey Preferred Financial Coach and former youth pastor, we explore how generational money habits shape our financial decisions and, more importantly, how to break free and pass better money habits to the next generation.
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Is your church building sitting empty most of the week while your bills pile up? In this practical conversation with ministry consultant Loren Richmond, Jr., we explore how churches can transform their facilities from financial burdens into thriving community hubs.
Loren brings a unique perspective from his years as a pastor, food pantry director, and public housing ...
Housing Allowances, Reimbursement Plans, and Tax Strategies Every Ministry Leader Needs
- 00:00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
- 00:01:00 – Ministry Spotlight: The Adams Family in Bolivia
- 00:02:00 – Meet Gale Sciascia: Tax Planning Expert
- 00:04:00 – The Dual Tax Status Challenge Pastors Face
- 00:06:00 – Housing Allowances: Your Most Valuable Tax Break
- 00:07:00 – How Your Church Board Should Approve Housing Allowances
- 00:09:00 – ...
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What happens when church leaders are so busy doing ministry that they lose their intimacy with Christ? In this powerful conversation with Mike van Pelt—Christian men’s coach, author, and speaker—we explore the hidden struggles pastors face and why asking for help is one of the most courageous things a leader can do.
Mike shares his personal journey from church burnout t...
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What if retirement isn’t about fishing and golfing for the rest of your life? In this powerful conversation with legacy strategist Kyle Gabhart, we explore a radically different view of pastors retirement, one rooted in biblical examples and kingdom purpose.
Kyle uses Moses as a biblical model for understanding retirement, showing how he had two complete 40-year careers be...
- 00:00:00 – Introduction to Justin Bennett
- 00:01:00 – Defining Financial Freedom vs. Financial Independence
- 00:02:00 – What Most People Misunderstand About Financial Independence
- 00:03:00 – The Importance of a Strong Financial Foundation
- 00:04:00 – Why Pastors Chase Financial Independence Without Building the Foundation First
- 00:06:00 – What Ministry Leaders Really Want From Financial Independence
- 00:08:00 – How Financial Freedom Open...
- 00:00:00 – From Pastor’s Kid to Wilderness Wanderer
- 00:02:00 – Growing Up Under the Microscope: A Pastor’s Kid Journey
- 00:04:00 – The Canteen: Where Pastors Find Peace Through Surrender
- 00:06:00 – The Moment of Complete Surrender
- 00:09:00 – Experiencing True Spiritual Hunger: How Pastors Find Peace in God’s Timing
- 00:13:00 – Lessons from Deuteronomy 8: Finding Peace Through God’s Provision
- 00:17:00 – Breaking Free from Self-Sufficie...
- 00:00:00 – Introduction to the Pastors & Money Podcast
- 00:01:00 – Meet Justin Bennett: Financial Coach Extraordinaire
- 00:02:00 – Justin\’s Journey into Financial Coaching
- 00:04:00 – Common Financial Struggles and Solutions
- 00:07:00 – Unique Ministry Money Problems for Pastors
- 00:09:00 – The Isolation of Pastors and Financial Struggles
- 00:11:30 – The Power of Vulnerability and Accountability
- 00:14:45 – Success Stories and Real-Life...
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Feeling overwhelmed in ministry? You’re not alone. In this powerful conversation, Robert Bass, host of the Healthy Christian Podcast, shares proven strategies for developing healthy habits for pastors that prevent burnout and create sustainable ministry success.
Robert brings a unique perspective as a former tennis player, mechanic, and personal trainer turned pastor. He reveals why most ministry leaders strug...
A Complete Guide with Ken McQuiller
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Are you leaving money on the table? Many churches and ministries could be accessing grant funding but don’t know where to start. In this comprehensive episode, Ken McQuiller—CEO of Nonprofit Missionary and grant writing expert—reveals how faith-based organizations can unlock funding opportunities that complement traditional tithes and offerings.
Ken shares his journey fr...
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In this powerful second part of our conversation with Dr. Ioana Popa, we dive into practical solutions for ministry leaders struggling with financial stress and burnout. Dr. Popa shares her holistic framework for preventing burnout while maintaining healthy money boundaries, revealing how unmet emotional needs sabotage financial decisions and why traditional approaches often fail in ministry contexts.
Discover the...
Plus, subtle burnout signs leaders should know
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Why do ministry leaders struggle with money decisions even when they know biblical principles about stewardship? In this revealing conversation with Dr. Ioana Popa—psychiatrist, life coach, and ministry burnout expert—we uncover the hidden connections between pastoral stress and financial struggles.
Dr. Popa explains how ministry leaders often dev...
Ministry burnout has reached crisis levels, with many pastors leaving the field due to physical, emotional, and spiritual exhaustion. But what if the solution started with something as simple as a 15-minute workout? In this conversation with fitness coach and pastor Steve McKinney, we explore the powerful connection between physical health and ministry effectiveness. Steve shares his practical “Three W” system that’s helping pastor...
In this episode, Steve McKinney, a bestselling author, fitness coach, Brazilian Jiujitsu black belt, and pastor, shares his journey of integrating his passion for fitness with his faith and how it became a gym ministry. He discusses the importance of aging gracefully, maintaining physical health, and how his unique three W approach to fitness can transform lives. Steve also touches on the challenges of maintaining healthy eating ha...
In part two of our conversation with fighter pilot and attention coach Wes Woodhouse, we dive into practical ways ministers can create attention-rich environments that foster deep spiritual disciplines in a distracted world. Learn how to lead by example, establish routines that enhance creativity, and build communities that value presence over distraction. Discover why setting boundaries with technology isn’t just good for you—it’s...
Wes Woodhouse is a husband, father, marathon runner, and former fighter pilot who now helps the next generation of leaders cut through the noise of a distraction-filled world. As the founder of Vector Atlas, a leadership development and attention coaching agency, Wes brings hard-won lessons from the cockpit into everyday life — helping people focus on what matters most and lead with clarity and purpose.
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Balancing Faith, Finance, and Fulfillment with Sameer Sawaqed
In this episode of the Pastors & Money Podcast, we welcome Phyllis, a ministry worker in East Asia, and Sameer Sawaqed, a financial strategist and mentor. Phyllis shares her experiences in equipping young adults for revival missions through prayer and fasting. Sameer discusses his work at Wealth Thrive, focusing on tax strategy and helping entrepreneurs achie...
In this episode of the ‘Pastors & Money Podcast,’ we welcome author and ministry leader Heather M. Day. We discuss the intersection of faith and finances, emphasizing the importance of inviting the Holy Spirit into financial decisions. Heather shares her personal journey with money and how a crisis led her to trust God over financial concerns. She also explores the spiritual battle tied to our relationship with money and offers...
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